IN-VEHICLE INSPECTION
STARTER
1. Place the shift lever to the neutral position. Apply the parking brake lever.
2. Remove the EFI fuse provided inside the relay box so that
the engine may not start.
3. Set the ignition switch to the ST position. Check to see if
the engine cranks.
4. If the engine will not crank, check the battery for damage
or charging state. Also, check the harness for continuity.
5. On the A/T vehicles, check the starter relay and neutral
start switch.
6. If the engine still will not crank even after the checks
above have been performed, remove the starter motor
and perform the unit check.
ST–2
WARNING:
• When removing the starter, firstly disconnect the nega-
tive terminal of the battery. Then, disconnect the positive terminals (+B, ST) at the starter side. Since the
battery voltage is always applied to the starter +B terminal, failure to observe this removing sequence may
lead to battery short, which is extremely dangerous.
CAUTION:
• If the starter terminals or connections between the bat-
tery terminals and the wires are loose, the connections
may generate heat. Thus, loose terminals or connections are potentially-hazard. Be certain to securely
tighten the terminals or wires.
• When installing the starter, install the starter in the
clutch housing positively and be sure to tighten the attaching bolts to the specified torque. Improper installation can cause premature wear of the teeth of the pinion gear or ring gear and also can cause breakage of
the clutch housing.
[Reference]
Starter Installing Torque: 25.9 - 48.1 N·m